Maori salad tossing set:
I have another set with the same heads, but different spoon styles

Resin Maori hanging key hook:
I have another just like this, but it doesn't have the key hooks and stands on a carved wooden base instead.

Trader Vic's stirrer stick and a Coco Joes letter opener
I have another stirrer like this, but it doesn't say Trader Vic's on the back. I also have another Coco Joes hula letter opener like this, but it's straight.

Tiki Farm Mai Kai mug. Glaze job like this, I can see why they stopped making them in Mexico
I have another mug from the Mai Kai, but it's vintage.

Matson ashtray:
Might be a new one for me...

Big fork and spoon set
I have another set this size, but it's a lighter color.

Four foot by six foot piece of tapa:
I have two other pieces of tapa like this, but they are larger.

On 2014-02-06 22:13, nui 'umi 'umi wrote:Trav, That cognac filled fish float is just plain awesome Wish it was yours... or mine!
Cheers

Seriously!
And if you notice in the background, you see wrenches hanging. Yes this bottle resides over the sink in the garage.
I don't know the guy well enough to throw out there that "if he ever got tired of it it would have a good home with me", and with the tone he used when he told me about it, there is obviously some sentimental value there.
The next best thing I can do is subtly impress upon him the treasure he has so that maybe he moves it to a safer spot at least.

I shuddered when I saw the wrenches. I googled Cognac Gautier images. It appears they’re still in business and they put out some cool nautical style lanterns as well as the fish floats. Big K has a point but what works for him might not work for you. we’re all different -thankfully. If I barely knew the fella I would just ask him . If I knew him fairly well I would drop some big ol hints. Follow your gut.
Good luck!